Salisbury Cathedral School vs St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 174 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salisbury Cathedral School
Salisbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
230 students
St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Salisbury Cathedral School Salisbury, South West | St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #106 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #1113 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 230 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 209 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.salisburycathedralschool.com | www.st-osmunds.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Cathedral School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 209.
- •Salisbury Cathedral School is a independent school while St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Salisbury Cathedral School better than St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Salisbury Cathedral School and St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury?
About 174 m in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Salisbury Cathedral School: 230. St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Salisbury Cathedral School and St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury rank in South West?
Salisbury Cathedral School is unranked and St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury is 106th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).